Eight Springbok stats and facts
For Saturday's Rugby Championship match against the Wallabies at Loftus.
Boks seek backline boost
The selection of Pat Lambie and Morné Steyn in the Springboks’ starting lineup highlights a desperate need for experience and leadership in the backline, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Morné key to Bok backlash
Morné Steyn’s kicking game should be the difference when the desperate Springboks tackle the Wallabies on Saturday, writes JON CARDINELLI in Pretoria.
Herne hat-trick sinks Kings
Hooker Frankie Herne scored three tries to help the Pumas beat the EP Kings 38-30 in Port Elizabeth and avoid the Currie Cup wooden spoon.
Pat ‘oozing confidence’
Pat Lambie has been ‘oozing confidence’ at training and his selection at fullback is not a gamble, according to Allister Coetzee. CRAIG LEWIS reports in Johannesburg.
Lambie at 15 for Boks
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee has opted to start Rudy Paige and Morné Steyn in the halfbacks and Pat Lambie at fullback against Australia on Saturday.
‘Paige, Steyn suit Bok plan’
Allister Coetzee says the decision to start Rudy Paige and Morné Steyn at halfback against the Wallabies was precipitated by their familiarity with the Loftus conditions and the way the Boks want to play, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Rugby Champs teams (Week 5)
Take a look at who's playing this weekend before you make your SuperBru and Fantasy League picks.
Boks must kick into gear
The Springboks’ kick execution has to be vastly improved if they hope to end a three-match losing streak in this Saturday’s Test against the Wallabies at Loftus, writes CRAIG LEWIS in Johannesburg.
Coetzee to back Steyn’s boot
Springbok coach Allister Coetzee is set to make a double change in the halfbacks ahead of the must-win clash with the Wallabies on Saturday. JON CARDINELLI in Johannesburg reports.
